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Frequent Miler on the Air

286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 381 ratings

Earn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel.

In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.

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Award Travel is Free! No, it's not. Does it matter? | Ep 176 | 11-12-22

November 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Are miles and points free? Do we use them for "free travel"? Does how we earned the miles make the travel more or less free? This week, we talk about costs and trade-offs of "free" travel. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:43 Giant Mailbag 04:59 What crazy thing....did Barclays do this week? Arrival Plus adds transfer partners https://frequentmiler.com/barclays-arrival-plus-adds-transfer-partners-are-more-changes-in-the-offing/ 10:44 Mattress Running the...

Award Travel is Free! No, it's not. Does it matter? | Ep176 | 11-12-22

November 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Are miles and points free? Do we use them for "free travel"? Does how we earned the miles make the travel more or less free? This week, we talk about costs and trade-offs of "free" travel. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 00:43 Giant Mailbag 04:59 What crazy thing....did Barclays do this week? Arrival Plus adds transfer partners https://frequentmiler.com/barclays-arrival-plus-adds-transfer-partners-are-more-changes-in-the-offing/ 10:44 Mattress Running the...

Southwest Companion Pass Open Season | Ep175 | 11-5-22

November 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Does two years of free companion travel and points to cover more than $1500 in airfare sound good to you? Southwest Companion Pass Open Season has officially begun and this week we discuss strategies to take advantage of one of the best deals in domestic (and Mexico/Central America/Caribbean) travel. Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ 1:00 Giant Mailbag: Is the Alaska Airlines Visa worth it anymore? 4:00 What crazy thing....did Chase do this week? 6:42 What cra...

Points for family travel | Ep174 | 10-29-22

October 29, 2022 10:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Wondering how to leverage points, miles, and credit card benefits for a family of four or more? This week, we discuss how to enhance your family award travel. 1:30 Giant Mailbag https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-next-challenge-what-should-it-be/ 6:06 What crazy thing.......did Frontier do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/frontier-gowild-all-you-can-fly-pass-coming-soon-take-unlimited-flights-for-12-months/ 12:44 Awards we booked this week https://frequentmiler.com/...

Sapphire Reserve vs. Preferred. Which is better? | Ep173 | 10-22-22

October 22, 2022 10:36 - 57 minutes - 71.2 MB

With one card sporting a $95 annual fee versus a price tag of $550 per year for the other, you might think that the answer here is easy, but it turns out that there's a lot to discuss between these two top travel cards. 1:25 Giant Mailbag 3:59 What crazy thing...did Radisson Hotels do this week?6:07 Mattress running the numbers: Transfer your points from Radisson international to Radisson Americas https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-move-radisson-points-to-radisson-americas-now/ 9:22 C...

Why pay $400 or more for a credit card? | Ep171 | 10-15-22

October 15, 2022 10:03 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Why would anyone want to pay $400 or more for a credit card? This week, Greg and Nick discuss some of the cards on the market that *may* be worth it and which perks would need to matter to you to make them worth the price of admission. 00:46 Giant Mailbag: ANA's friendly change 4:55 What crazy thing....did Air Canada Aeroplan do this week? 9:51 Awards we booked this week: Greg's United award change to New Zealand and Nick's Marriott booking near Disneyland Paris 24:23 Why pay $400 or...

The Best of Crazy | Ep171 | 10-8-22

October 08, 2022 10:45 - 21 minutes - 28.3 MB

All of the best "What Crazy Thing" segments in one place 0:32 Introducing new segment: "What crazy thing did Citi do this week?" 1:33 Citi be 5x crazy 3:09 Triple header: Everyone wants in 3:48 Crazy Chase Hyatt offer 4:16 Time to rename to "What crazy thing..." 5:12 AA overpromises and underdelivers 6:14 Choice fails to roll out terrible deal 7:35 Hilton randomly gives out free nights 8:19 Greg is now Natalie 9:18 Nick's family launders their money (order) 11:33 Capital One shuts Greg dow...

How far can you go with 3 credit card bonuses? | Ep170 | 10-1-22

October 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

How far can you really travel on just 3 credit card welcome bonuses? It turns out you can check multiple items off of a bucket list without breaking a sweat. This week, we discuss our favorite highlights from the three 3 cards, 3 continents trips.  03:40 What crazy things . . . has Marriott done this week? 24:02 Pop quiz for Nick 27:25 Main Event 28:46 What was our strategy with our cards? 29:00 Nick's cards 30:59 Greg's cards 36:11 Favorite moments of each others' trips 36:5...

Sweet spots realized | Ep169 | 9-24-22

September 24, 2022 11:49 - 47 minutes - 58 MB

Having just wrapped up our #3Cards3Continents trips, this week we discuss the sweetspots realized during our journeys and how you can leverage them as well or better in your future travels. 00:57 Giant Mailbag 6:58 What crazy thing . . . did Nick do this week? 11:23 Main Event: Sweetspots realized 11:34 Stretching the Aeroplan award chart 19:50 ANA Round the World Awards 29:05 Turkish for intra-European business class awards for a better experience 32:30 Taking AAdvantage of Midd...

Packing tips for international travel | Ep168 | 9-17-22

September 17, 2022 03:55 - 34 minutes - 42.2 MB

With a good deal of countries and continents under their belts, Greg and Nick have picked up some great tips for your international trips when it comes to packing your bag. This week we are currently on our #3Cards3Continents worldwide trips -- and with this episode you'll be able to imagine what we have in our bags. 5:04 Main Event: Packing tips for worldwide travel 07:43 A travel wallet in Greg's travel backpack 09:43 Get a good-quality bagpack / bag that is your go-everywhere bag ...

Top Travel Hacks Learned from Past Frequent Miler Challenges

September 10, 2022 11:54 - 45 minutes - 55.7 MB

From dirt-cheap awards to Hawaii to nearly-free airport parking and the best free airport tours worldwide, this week we discuss the top travel hacks learned from past frequent miler challenges as we prepare to set off on our latest such challenge. 3:00 Giant Mailbag 8:30 3 Cards 3 Continents 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 20:22 Main Event: Top travel hacks learned from past Frequent Miler challenges 20:33: 7.5K miles t...

Top Travel Hacks Learned from Past Frequent Miler Challenges | Ep167 | 9-10-22

September 10, 2022 11:54 - 45 minutes - 55.7 MB

From dirt-cheap awards to Hawaii to nearly-free airport parking and the best free airport tours worldwide, this week we discuss the top travel hacks learned from past frequent miler challenges as we prepare to set off on our latest such challenge. 3:00 Giant Mailbag 8:30 3 Cards 3 Continents 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 20:22 Main Event: Top travel hacks learned from past Frequent Miler challenges 20:33: 7.5K miles t...

Luxury Perks for Free (After Rebate) Ep166 9-3-22

September 03, 2022 09:38 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Want ultra-luxury perks like lounge access and elite status at a bargain-basement price? This week, Greg and Nick discuss how to get the most bang for your buck by maximizing annual credits on your ultra-premium credit cards. 1:21 GIant Mailbag 5:47 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 15:22 Awards we booked this week 19:45 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/12-transf...

Luxury Perks for Free (After Rebate) | Ep166 | 9-3-22

September 03, 2022 09:38 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Want ultra-luxury perks like lounge access and elite status at a bargain-basement price? This week, Greg and Nick discuss how to get the most bang for your buck by maximizing annual credits on your ultra-premium credit cards. 1:21 GIant Mailbag 5:47 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 15:22 Awards we booked this week 19:45 What crazy thing....did Amex do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/12-transf...

Elite Status Hyatt Hacks | Ep165 | 8-27-22

August 27, 2022 08:24 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Hyatt's top-tier Globalist elite status is easy to want, but it seems difficult to get. This week, we talk hacks to get you there faster. 1:14 Giant Mailbag 4:30 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 14:22 What crazy thing....did IHG do this week? 18:39 What crazy thing...did Nick do this week? 25:30 Awards we booked this week 29:46 Mattress running the numbers: Buying Hyatt points for 1.68c per point...

New Marriott Cards are Coming (Probably) | Ep164 | 8-20-22

August 20, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

1:05 Giant Mailbag: How to find and book awards on Virgin Atlantic's website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIh2Bosgas8&lc=Ugw-T8OXIc04QG7G0cp4AaABAg 3:41 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 1 update https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 9:58 Awards we booked this week 1 9:16 Mattress running the numbers: Winc Wines AA Loyalty Point Mileage Run https://frequentmiler.com/stackable-aadvantage-offer-2500-miles-and-4-bottles-of-wine-for-10/ 22:4...

Which is the best Amex transfer partner - Air Canada or ANA? | Ep163 | 8-13-22

August 13, 2022 10:48 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Our two favorite Amex transfer partners offer access to a wide array of awards that make for fascinating possibilities, whether great award chart values or flexible routing rules or a lot more. This week, we debate which is best from a wide range of angles. 00:51 Giant Mailbag: Watch out for "free" award cancellations 6:36 Mattress running the Numbers: 14K Wyndham points with a 3-night stay 12:07 Awards we booked this week 19:38 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates 32:42 Main Event: Which ...

Extreme Hotel Savings | Ep162 | 8-6-22

August 06, 2022 06:33 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

Friends don't let friends pay full price for hotels. Here are some of the tools we use to slice and dice the price of lodging. 00:44 Giant Mailbag: Pop-up averted over the phone 4:14 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/frequent-milers-2022-team-challenge-3-cards-3-continents/ 15:34 What crazy thing....did Marriott Bonvoy do this week? When it says you can't use suite night awards, maybe that's not true . . . 23:45 Mattress running the numbers: Buying IHG poi...

The best free nights in the Big Apple | Ep 161 | 7-30-22

July 30, 2022 10:17 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Want to sleep cheap in the city that never sleeps? Using hotel points can save you a boatload on your next New York City vacation, but not all award options are created equally. This week, Greg and Nick discuss your best bets. 00:58 Giant Mailbag Double Header (First up: IHG welcome bonus free night not top-off-able) 03:56 Marriott free night certificates extendable after all 9:39 What crazy thing...did IHG do this week? 14:39 Mattress running the numbers: Locking in the 20% back Marri...

The best free nights in the Big Apple | Ep161 | 7-30-22

July 30, 2022 10:17 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Want to sleep cheap in the city that never sleeps? Using hotel points can save you a boatload on your next New York City vacation, but not all award options are created equally. This week, Greg and Nick discuss your best bets. 00:58 Giant Mailbag Double Header (First up: IHG welcome bonus free night not top-off-able) 03:56 Marriott free night certificates extendable after all 9:39 What crazy thing...did IHG do this week? 14:39 Mattress running the numbers: Locking in the 20% back Marri...

The dream trip that got away | Ep160 | 7-23-22

July 23, 2022 10:36 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

As we plan for our 3 Cards, 3 Continents dream trips, we can't quite have it all. There have been dreams we've had to put on hold for future trips and this week Greg and Nick discuss a couple of those fantastic trips they hope to take one day but couldn't fit into this challenge. 00:45 Giant Mailbag: Chase reconsideration success 4:00 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 Updates https://frequentmiler.com/tag/3cards3continents/ 16:45 What crazy thing.....did IHG and Chase do this week? https:/...

*Please* tell us how to find business class awards | Ep159 | 7-16-22

July 18, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

[Update: The wrong episode was initially loaded. This update includes the correct episode.]. Wondering how to find those elusive business class awards? Greg and Nick discuss the tricks in their toolbags. 00:28 Giant Mailbag 1:48 Mattress running the numbers: Daily Getaways https://frequentmiler.com/daily-getaways-2022-first-2-weeks-of-offers-announced/ Are any of these deals worth speculatively buying? Our analysis: 3:46 IHG points for half a cent each 4:35 Hilton points for hal...

[Fixed] *Please* tell us how to find business class awards | Ep159 | 7-16-22

July 18, 2022 16:23 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

[Update: The wrong episode was initially loaded. This update includes the correct episode.]. Wondering how to find those elusive business class awards? Greg and Nick discuss the tricks in their toolbags. 00:28 Giant Mailbag 1:48 Mattress running the numbers: Daily Getaways https://frequentmiler.com/daily-getaways-2022-first-2-weeks-of-offers-announced/ Are any of these deals worth speculatively buying? Our analysis: 3:46 IHG points for half a cent each 4:35 Hilton points for hal...

How to book round the world awards | Ep158 | 7-9-22

July 09, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Want to travel all around the world in business class for about as many points as most people use for a simple round trip to Europe? This show has the tips you need to book the famed ANA Round the World award -- and reasons why you might want to consider paying a few more miles and booking your trip via Air Canada Aeroplan instead. 1:25 Giant Mailbag: About those Virgin Atlantic awards . . . https://frequentmiler.com/virgin-atlantic-opens-award-space-gates-enhances-air-france-mile-value/ ...

Virgin Atlantic releases award floodgates | Ep157 | 7-2-22

July 02, 2022 10:45 - 51 minutes - 63.6 MB

Virgin Atlantic has promised to open up at least 12 award seats on every flight. This has led to unprecedented award availability. Here's how to make the most of it. 1:27 Giant Mailbag: How to log into hotel wi-fi with a Chromebook 4:44 3 Cards 3 Continents 3 Updates Stephen cashes out 50K Membership Rewards Greg exchanges 40K ThankYou points for 56K Avios Nick needs to cancel his first booking 14:59 Mattress Running the Numbers: Biltmore Arizona 18:35 Awards we booked this week...

Where to park your transferable points | Ep156 | 6-25-22

June 25, 2022 10:42 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

Got to cancel your card but don't know what to do with your points? Here are your best options. 00:58 3 Cards, 3 Continents, 3 updates 17:31 Giant Mailbag: Comments from live stream draft audience https://frequentmiler.com/drafting-the-dream-results-who-got-which-cards/ 21:32 What crazy thing . . . did the Curve credit card do this week? 26:05 Main Event: Where to park your transferable points https://frequentmiler.com/brex-it-what-to-do-with-100k-brex-points/ 28:37 Air France / ...

Drafting the dream: Strategies for drafting the best 3 card, 3 continent dream trip | Ep155 | 6-18-22

June 18, 2022 11:15 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

You're planning a dream trip to 3 continents; which 3 credit cards would you choose for the best combination of welcome bonuses and card benefits? This week, we talk strategy for our upcoming draft -- because once one of us makes a selection, the other two will be left scrambling to strategize the next move. 1:25 Giant Mailbag 2:38 Awards we booked this week Link to the SimplyMiles deal we referenced: https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-the-240x-simplymiles-deal-is-being-honored/ 1...

Amex end game: What to do once you've signed up for all the cards? | Ep154 | 6-11-22

June 11, 2022 10:08 - 57 minutes - 72.1 MB

Yes, you can continue to march on the Amex point parade even after you've signed up for all the cards. 00:53 Giant Mailbag: What's the best loyalty program outside of the United States? 4:18 Mattress running the numbers: Magazines.com stacking deals https://frequentmiler.com/magazines-com-citi-offer-giving-15-on-20-spend-stack-with-aa-portal-simplymiles-or-40x-rakuten/ 9:08 What crazy thing did....Curve do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-curve-card-ready-for-prime-tim...

Keeper features of ultra premium cards | Ep153 | 6-4-22

June 04, 2022 09:53 - 45 minutes - 55.7 MB

00:50 Giant Mailbag https://www.allegiantair.com/military-discount https://www.caesars.com/myrewards/promotions/caesars-rewards-salute-card 5:13 What crazy thing.....double feature! First up: Virgin Atlantic takes away calendar view (but we've got ya covered) https://frequentmiler.com/the-virgin-atlantic-monthly-award-calendar-still-exists-heres-how-to-find-it/ 8:03 What crazy thing...did Germany do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/germany-offering-monthly-train-tickets-for-...

Finding impossible awards | Ep151 | 5-21-22

May 21, 2022 10:39 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

00:45 Giant Mailbag: Double Feature 9:29 Mattress running the numbers double feature. First up: IHG status match https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-one-rewards-status-challenege-get-free-platinum-status-upgrade-to-diamond-with-15-nights/ 16:20 A Sunbaskets stack https://frequentmiler.com/sunbasket-mypoints-simply-miles-citi-stack-80-profit-1000-aadvantage-miles-and-8-meals/ 21:30 Main Event: Finding impossible awards 22:09 Step 1: Know your availability windows 30:25 Delta One to Eu...

17 Surprising ways to save on travel | Ep150 | 5-14-22

May 14, 2022 10:56 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Seeking stackery for savings on flights, hotels, rental cars, parking, hotel food, and more? On this week's show, Greg and Nick talk about surprising ways to save on your upcoming trips. 1:36 What crazy thing did Hyatt do this week? 7:57 Mileage running the numbers: Is it worth spending to keep Air Canada Aeroplan elite status? 13:54 Main Event: 17 Surprising ways to save on travel 14:42 Ways to save on gas: Gift cards at the supermarket, Walmart+, Speedy Rewards, and more https:/...

Practical Sweet Spot Awards | Ep149 | 5-7-22

May 07, 2022 05:29 - 54 minutes - 63.2 MB

There are lots of great sweet spots that are exciting in theory are nearly impossible to actually book. This week, Greg and Nick discuss *practical* sweet spots -- the ones they have booked & you can, too. 1:25 This week's disclaimer 4:16 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running to get 2x, 3x, or 4x IHG points. 10:12 Main Event: Practical sweet spot awards First up: Delta One to Europe for 50K 14:12 Star Alliance business class to Europe 17:32 Ability to book shor...

120K Chase points vs 160K Amex points. Which is better? | Ep148 | 4-30-22

April 30, 2022 10:51 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Would you rather earn 120K Chase Ultimate Rewards points or 160K Amex Membership Rewards points? It turns out that the answer may not be as simple as you think. 00:48 Giant Mailbag: Newcomer to the show books round the world with ANA. 2:45 What crazy thing . . . did Nick do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/cashing-out-why-nick-is-dumping-a-chunk-of-points-today/ 10:38 Mattress Running the Numbers: Nordic Choice 2-month pass https://frequentmiler.com/nordic-choice-hotels-offer...

Dissecting the deal: United Business Class to New Zealand and beyond | Ep147 | 4-23-22

April 23, 2022 10:27 - 59 minutes - 74.3 MB

United recently offered business class seats to many destinations around the world for 60K miles each way. Was it a great deal that everyone should have booked? We each share our thought process with this kind of deal and why one of us booked it and one of us didn't. 1:07 Giant Mailbag: The Capital One Venture X travel credit might not be so easy to use on a hotel after all 4:14 What crazy thing...did Nearside Debit Card do this week? 8:16 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Wyndham 5...

Loyalty Battle: Marriott vs IHG | Ep146 | 4-16-22

April 16, 2022 11:03 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Is the new IHG One Rewards set to top Marriott Rewards? While it won't dethrone Hyatt atop the loyalty rewards mantle, IHG One is looking surprisingly strong. 1:38 Giant Mailbag: Is the Apple card a better beginner card? 6:15 What crazy thing . . . did Caesars Rewards do this week? The un-matched get rematched. https://frequentmiler.com/hail-caesars-revoked-caesars-rewards-diamond-statuses-are-being-reinstated/ 8:24 Mattress Running the Numbers: Hyatt status fast-track https://fr...

Amex Platinum Coupon Book: Is it worth the annual fee? | Ep145 | 4-9-22

April 09, 2022 11:06 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

Can a coupon book really be worth $695? This week we run the numbers and see if it all adds up to make the Platinum card worthwhile. 00:43 Giant Mailbag double header. First up: Booking Air France intra-European flights via Virgin Atlantic and getting Caesars Diamond back again 4:27 Giant Mailbag: Confession time: Caesars Diamond once again 11:45 What craazy thing . . . did Capital One do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/baseball-fans-capital-one-has-great-seats-for-5000-miles-e...

The single best starter card | Ep144 | 4-2-22

April 02, 2022 10:18 - 1 hour - 77 MB

The best card for a student or young professional just starting out on life's journey and the path to valuable rewards for spend isn't necessarily clear-cut, but on this week's show we discuss the options we would be most likely to recommend -- and why one probably stands out over the rest for a large segment of the market. 1:09 Giant Mailbag double feature. A cool trick for Caesars and Wyndham and a reader thank-you. 5:10 What crazy thing . . . did Greg the Frequent Miler do this week? ...

Magical point conversions

March 26, 2022 10:14 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Did you know that your Ultimate Rewards points can still transfer to Amtrak? Or that Citi ThankYou points can become British Airways Avios? This week we talk about ways to wave your magic wand and convert your points creatively. 1:18 Giant Mailbag: Award availability disclaimers 5:33 Confession Time! 9:36 What crazy thing...did British Airways do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/qatar-airways-now-using-avios-book-qsuites-to-from-doha-for-70000-avios-each-way/ 12:22 Mattress ru...

The single best rewards program | Ep 142 | 3-19-22

March 19, 2022 10:01 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Game Changer: Curve promises but can it deliver? | Ep 141 | 3-12-22

March 12, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

1:07 Giant Mailbag: What about Wyndham? 5:52 Mattress running the numbers: Wyndham promotion for up to 5x points https://frequentmiler.com/great-new-wyndham-promo-earn-up-to-5x-points-on-one-stay-by-5-31-22/ 9:30 What crazy thing double header! What crazy thing . . . did Greg do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/approved-for-venture-x-am-i-nuts-on-my-mind/ 14:44 What crazy thing . . . did American Express do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/huge-gold-card-offer-earn-90k...

How to find the best flight awards | Ep 140 | 3-5-22

March 05, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Booking award flights can be difficult, frustrating and time-consuming -- but it doesn't have to be. This week, we talk about the challenges of booking the best flight awards and how to overcome them. 00:56 Giant Mailbag 2:29 What crazy thing....did American Airlines do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-american-airlines-loyalty-point-progress/ 10:50 Mattress running the numbers / Mileage running the numbers https://frequentmiler.com/2200-aadvantage-miles-and-6-meals-for...

The best card for every occasion | Ep139 | 2-26-22

February 26, 2022 11:25 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Which cards do we flex for grocery, gas, travel, and everywhere else? Greg and Nick discuss the cards they use for each category and why. 1:04 Giant Mailbag: About that Amex pop-up . . . 4:00 What crazy thing . . . did Qatar do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/qatar-airways-changes-qmiles-adios-hello-avios/ 8:54 Mattress Running the Numbers: Marriott drops award charts https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-ditches-award-chart-march-29th-top-properties-to-go-up-by-30k-certificate...

Is it time to step off the Hyatt bandwagon? | Ep138 | 2-19-22

February 19, 2022 11:09 - 51 minutes - 64.9 MB

With many great Hyatt properties moving out of range of free night certificates, is it finally time to step off the bandwagon of Hyatt fandom? This week we discuss what will change, what won't, and where we go from here.  00:32 Giant Mailbag: Confession Time 06:11 What crazy thing did....Barclays do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/caution-wyndham-business-card-reporting-as-a-personal-card-to-credit-bureaus/ 9:39 Mattress running the numbers: Which Sam's Club deal is better? ...

How to avoid Amex's pop up prison | Ep 137 | 2-12-22

February 12, 2022 11:27 - 57 minutes - 72 MB

Amex offers some of the best cards on the market both in terms of initial welcome bonus offers and rewards for ongoing spend, but how do you stay in Amex's good graces so you can remain eligible? This week, we discuss avoiding dreaded pop-up prison. 1:18 Giant Mailbag 5:49 What crazy thing . . . did American Express do this week? 8:32 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth spending on a Marriott credit card for elite night credits? 16:00 Main Event: Avoiding Amex's Pop-up prison 4...

Award Booking Aristry | Ep136 | 2-5-22

February 05, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Getting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking. 1:28 Giant Mailbag 5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week? 10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/ 26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matchin...

Award Booking Artistry | Ep136 | 2-5-22

February 05, 2022 11:28 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

Getting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking. 1:28 Giant Mailbag 5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week? 10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/ 26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matchin...

The Hotel Loyalty Rollercoaster | Ep 135 | 1-29-22

January 29, 2022 07:48 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

1:06 Giant Mailbag 9:37 What crazy thing did . . . Aeromexico do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/expanded-delta-award-availability-via-aeromexico/ 15:50 Mattress Running the Numbers Triple Header https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-up-to-35000-point-bonus-with-intercontinental-ambassador-renewal-or-enrollment/ https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-promotion-earn-1000-bonus-points-per-night-doubled-elite-nights/ https://frequentmiler.com/radisson-rewards-americas-stay-3-n...

How to spend half a million Amex points | Ep134 | 1-22-22

January 22, 2022 06:04 - 47 minutes - 58.7 MB

This week's episode was recording when word came in about the death of the incredible Resy offer. Still, the sweet spots discussed are highly relevant for anyone sitting on a bunch of Membership Rewards points. Listen in as we discuss how half a million points could buy you seven round trip business class tickets to Europe -- or even more valuable redemptions. 2:44 Giant Mailbag: The new Giant Mailbox 4:15 What crazy thing . . . did Marriott do this week? Get a very good deal for unused ...